Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 16:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:07PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Homerville to 12 miles north of Needmore. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, pea size hail, and excessive cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Homerville, Argyle, Cogdell, Manor, and Axson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Atkinson; Clinch; Northern Ware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov